Muriel Buckley

Muriel Buckley
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
1981 – January 30, 1988
Preceded byPhyllis Kipp
Succeeded byLenny Winkler
Personal details
Born
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died(1988-01-30)January 30, 1988
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyRepublican

Muriel W. Buckley (died January 30, 1988) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1981 to her death in office in 1988, representing the 41st district as a Republican.

Personal life

Buckley was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Buckley died of complications of a stroke at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, on January 30, 1988. At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Mumford Cove neighborhood of Groton.

Political career

Buckley was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1980 to represent the 41st district as a Republican, and she served until her death in office in 1988 during her fourth term. She was succeeded by fellow Republican Lenny Winkler, who was elected in a March 1988 special election.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Stanley, William A. (January 31, 1988). "Death claims Muriel Buckley, state legislator". The Day. Newspapers.com. p. 15. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Muriel W. Buckley, 4-term state lawmaker". Stamford Advocate. Newspapers.com. January 31, 1998. p. 8. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Muriel W. Buckley". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "House District 41 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Celtruda announces bid for state House". The Bulletin. Newspapers.com. June 23, 1988. p. 5. Retrieved June 24, 2026.